About – AR Design Studio Architect PC

Where imagination meets reality

Indochine has worked on projects nationwide and worldwide, designs that make magic happen, without the wand. focuses more on structural design, whereas interior design is the practice of creating interior atmosphere.

Indochine has worked on projects nationwide and worldwide, designs that make magic happen, without the wand.

Programming

Programming tells you what your project needs. Our building designers pay close attention, evaluate how well things work, and turn your goals into clear design rules.

Planning

Thoughtful planning sets the stage for a successful project. We organize priorities, examine opportunities, and align each step with your long-term vision.

Design Development

We refine schematic designs into detailed solutions, considering materials, finishes, and systems to create a project ready for execution.

Construction Documents

Clear and detailed construction documentation make sure that your project is built exactly as you planned, guiding contractors and certifying every technical detail.

Schematic Design

This stage brings your ideas to life by making first layouts, doing space studies, and making conceptual sketches that help you decide how to move forward with your project.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What types of projects does Donald Jewell Architect specialize in?

Our practice focuses on a wide range of architectural projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

In the commercial sector, we handle offices, retail spaces, restaurants, and specialized facilities such as athletic centers. We also create conceptual and schematic designs for proposed developments, subdivisions, and community planning projects.

Whether it’s a beach house, a retail-office mix, or a large-scale subdivision, our process ensures a design that is both beautiful and practical.

Do you also handle construction or only design services?

Our role is to guide clients through the design process, creating detailed drawings and specifications that contractors will use to build the project.

We prepare permit-ready documents, coordinate with engineers and consultants, and assist in the bidding process to help you find the right builder.

While we don’t swing the hammer, we provide oversight during the construction phase to ensure the design intent is carried through. Think of us as the vision and the blueprint—the contractor then brings that vision to life.

How does the design process typically work?

We begin with an initial consultation, where we learn about your goals, your site, and any specific requirements you may have.

From there, we move into schematic design, developing conceptual sketches and layouts to establish the project’s direction.

Once the design is approved, we produce a full set of construction documents suitable for permitting and contractor bidding. We also coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and consultants as needed.

In which states are you licensed to practice architecture?

Donald Jewell Architect is licensed to practice architecture in California, Vermont, New Mexico, Washington State, and New York.

Each of these licenses represents not only professional qualifications but also decades of experience navigating varied building codes, climates, and design contexts.

In New York, architectural services are offered through AR Design Studio Architect PC, which is recognized exclusively within that state.

What makes your practice different from other architectural firms?

Donald Jewell has been a licensed architect since 1976, working as a sole practitioner with a focus on quality and integrity.

Unlike larger firms where clients may feel lost in a process, here every project receives direct attention from the principal architect.

We are also independent from construction companies, which means our loyalty is to the client and the project, not to a builder’s bottom line.

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